C4 Hatch release problem

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Randy - 10 Sep 2006 02:11 GMT

Having recurring problems with the hatch release on our '94. Mechanic says
that it is simply "sticking", lubes it and it works for about a day. Has
anyone had a similar problem and found a solution. This is our third C4 and
the only one that has had this issue. Thanks.

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Von - 13 Sep 2006 05:40 GMT

Randy,

I assume that it does this regardless of the switch pressed. There was
a problem with the window gasket sticking and if you use armor all on
the gasket it would free things up. Second, the electric latch release
is failing and needs to be replaced.

> Having recurring problems with the hatch release on our '94. Mechanic says
> that it is simply "sticking", lubes it and it works for about a day. Has
> anyone had a similar problem and found a solution. This is our third C4 and
> the only one that has had this issue. Thanks.

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Jim Henry - 17 Sep 2006 01:29 GMT

I have similar failures with my '93, but it only happens on very hot
days. I've tried pushing down on the hatch to relieve the pressure on
the latch, but that doesn't help. If I wait, it works fine until another
really hot day. It has to be at least 110F for it to fail. Since I'm in
Arizona, a really hot day here is a bit hotter than a hot day in most
places.

Regards,
Jim

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PJ - 17 Sep 2006 13:06 GMT

>> Having recurring problems with the hatch release on our '94. Mechanic
>> says that it is simply "sticking", lubes it and it works for about a
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> Regards,
> Jim

Rather than Armorall I use Silicone Grease on the weatherstrip -- seems
to help.

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PJ

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